This podcast is a Q&A session where attorney Jonathan Ginsberg answers listeners' questions about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims. The session covers topics such as processing delays, onset date determination, the impact of proposed staff cuts on SSDI, and strategies for appealing denials. Ginsberg highlights the significant delays claimants are experiencing, with some initial claims taking 19 months to process. He advises listeners considering applying for SSDI to do so sooner rather than later due to anticipated processing delays and potential disruptions. He also emphasizes the importance of providing updated medical evidence and focusing on functional limitations when building a case.
Part 1: Introduction and Claim Processing Issues Opening Remarks and Introduction to Social Security Staff Cuts
Impact of 19-Month Claim Processing Delays
Outdated Medical Evidence and its Impact on Claims
Social Security Approvals with Altered Onset Dates
Impact of Non-Binding Medical Assessments and O'Malley's Prediction
Part 2: Application Strategies and Medical Evidence Potential Future Delays in Social Security Processing
Simultaneous Application for SSDI and Retirement Benefits
Including Past Medical History in Disability Claims
Medicare Continuation Pending Appeal and Repayment
Disability Lawyers and CDR Cases
The Future of Disability Lawyers and Social Security Changes
Preparing for Potential Disruptions in Social Security Payments
Addressing Denials Due to Part-Time Work After Onset
Delays in Receiving Back Pay
Applying for Social Security Disability Online
Focusing on Vocational Issues in Disability Applications
Addressing Mistakes in Medical Records
Eviction Due to Social Security Delays
Importance of Google Reviews
Disability Claims with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Diagnosis
Supplemental Hearings and Reconsideration of Onset Dates
Addressing Issues with Psychological Evaluations
Verifying Legal Representation with Social Security
Applying for SSDI Sooner Rather Than Later
Assessing Disability Based on Functional Limitations
The Importance of Legal Representation in Disability Hearings
Addressing Unexpected Termination of SSDI Benefits
Former Commissioner O'Malley's Resignation
Credibility of Medical Evidence from the National Institutes of Health
Specificity in Communication with Social Security
Consultative Examinations (CEs) for Range of Motion and Mental Testing
Part 3: Eligibility, Reviews, and Future Concerns Likelihood of a CDR for a 56-Year-Old Claimant
Social Security Employees Returning to the Office
Addressing a Low Percentage Approval Rate from a Judge
Applying for SSDI Sooner Rather Than Later (Reiteration)
Chances of Approval for Initial SSDI Claim at Age 60
Approval Rates for Physical vs. Mental Impairments and Remote Work
Dealing with Doctors Who Refuse to Complete CDR Paperwork
Focusing on Functional Limitations in Disability Claims (Reiteration)
Addressing Concerns About Social Security Payment Interruptions
Timeframe for Reconsideration Appeals
Appealing a Low Percentage Disability Rating at a Hearing
Clarification on the Five-Month Waiting Period for SSDI Benefits
Recent Case Outcomes and Attorney Fees
Initial Case Screening Process
Understanding and Obtaining Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) Forms
Challenges of VA Disability Claims
Likelihood of a CDR for a 59-Year-Old Claimant
Impact of Long Work History Without Recent Work on Disability Claims
Addressing a CDR Received After Seven Years of Receiving Benefits
Impact of Long Work History Without Recent Work on Disability Claims (Reiteration)
Acceptability of Virtual Telehealth Physical Therapy
Addressing a Delay in Receiving a Large Back Pay Check
Addressing a Medical Expert's Opinion in a Disability Hearing
Accessing Social Security Correspondence Online
Impact of Part-Time Work on SSDI Benefits
Addressing Concerns About the Future of Social Security
Disability Claim for a 59-Year-Old Stroke Victim
Impact of Arthritis and Hip Pain on Disability Claims
Medicare Eligibility After SSDI Approval
Addressing a Vocational Expert's (VE) Opinion of Zero Available Positions
Reapplying for Disability After an Unfavorable Decision
Closing Remarks and Next Week's Guests
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